# Perplexity Computer can run completely local on Mac, with a big caveat

- Source: AppleInsider
- Published: 2026-10-20T16:11:39+00:00
- Category: Tech
- Original: https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/20/perplexity-computer-can-run-completely-local-on-mac-with-a-big-caveat?utm_source=rss
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/perplexity-computer-can-run-completely-local-on-mac-with-a-big-caveat-bdf7c2/

Perplexity Computer now runs entirely on Apple Silicon Macs, but its recommended RAM requirement is pretty steep and limits actual deployments. M5 Mac mini The fully local mode launched October 20 for Perplexity Pro, Max, and Enterprise subscribers. The release builds on April's Personal Computer launch and September's Hybrid Compute update. Personal Computer brought AI automation to native Mac ap

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